WELCOME BACK to School with Ms Jordan Liggett

WELCOME BACK to School with Ms. Jordan

Liggett Trails Education Center General Information: • • Address: 3575 SW Liggett Road, Blue Springs, Mo 64015 Telephone: 816 -224 -1360 Fax: 816 -220 -1138 Principle: Will Vanderpool Process Coordinator: Kathy C. Ford Website: http: //www. bluespringsschools. net/bluesprings/gen/blue_springs_generated_pages/Li ggett_Trail_Education_Center

CONTACT ME! Please feel free to contact me throughout the school year to check progress, ask questions, or discuss concerns! Our unique schedule leaves Fridays, as well as before and after school, available to meet on your child! Ms. Jordan Bio: • Born and raised in Blue Springs, Mo; Wild Cats over Jaguars! • I attended and graduated from Missouri Western State University with my Bachelors in Early Childhood Special Education. • I was an active member of Alpha Sigma Alpha, Zeta Mu Chapter where I held multiple leadership positions including President. My Collaborative Team Members: OT Lori Raines: lraines@bssd. net PT Karen Brooke: kbrooke@bssd. net SLP Hillary Sellers: hsellers@bssd. net Teacher Jordan Guy: jguy 1@bssd. net Para Linda Pedersen: lpedersen@bssd. net

Our Day at a Glance: • Circle Time: Pledge, Good-morning song, weather, calendar, colors/shapes/numbers/letters, dancing and movement. • Table Time: Students will practice writing there name, use photo recognition, complete worksheets, work with play-dough and cutting. • Gross Motor: Outdoor play, weather permitting. • Classroom Jobs: Students are assigned to a daily job. • Small Groups: Students are split into threes for 10 minutes focusing on curriculum. • Large Groups: Students will participate in a theme related activity involving math, language, motor, social and cognitive objectives. • Centers/Stations: Different areas are set up around the room for free singular or group play.

Daily Folders: Return to School Home Your child will be sent home with a purple folder to be assed each and every day. Items placed on the Return to School side, please be sure to return. Items on the Home side do not need to be returned. If you have a note for me or any therapist please place these in the Return side or you may write on your students Daily Report sheet. On our Daily Report sheets information regarding what, where and how your child did at school that day will be included. Please leave these in the binder as they are a part of your students cumulative portfolio. Please also refer to our weekly newsletter to see what your student will be doing at a glance.

Lunch: Lunch can be purchased for $2. 15 per day if you do not qualify for assistance. Your student my also bring a sack lunch. If you are going to have lunch with your child or take them off campus for lunch please be sure to sign in at the office. Our monthly lunch menu will be sent home and also posted on our website. Transportation: School hours here at Liggett Trails vary according to your students program participation. Transportation accommodations will be available for every student. Early Childhood Students Multi-Disabled Students Monday-Thursday Monday- Friday AM- 9: 35 -12: 35 PM- 1: 10 -4: 10 9: 00 AM- 3: 00

Special Occasions = Special Circumstances Daily Snack: Please pack your child a healthy snack daily. Birthdays: We love birthdays but treats must be store bought and enough for the entire class. Extra Clothes: Please pack your child an extra set of clothes (winter and summer set) for emergencies. Field Trips: Volunteers are encouraged and your child should bring a sack lunch for that day. Parent-Teacher Conferences: These may be conducted in person, via email, telephone, or Skype in alleviate conflicting schedules. Early Dismissals or Late Arrivals: Need parental consent via note, phone call or by coming to school.

Our Purpose Statement: We believe in providing a caring and encouraging place to help children with diverse needs reach their potential. We will build positive relationships through education and support for families and community. - I am incredibly excited for another school year! I can’t wait to get to know each and every one of my parents along with building an educational foundation with each one of your students. - Ms. Jordan